LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and
Honored Students of the 42nd Senate District, in recognition of their
outstanding accomplishments, at a celebration to be held at the State
Capitol on June 6, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the youth of today -- the leaders
of tomorrow -- whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and
commend the high achievements of these dedicated students in the 42nd
Senate District upon the occasion of a special celebratory visit to the
State Capitol in Albany, New York, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012; at this
time the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students who have
been selected by their school leadership for outstanding community
service will receive special recognition from the Senate in the Senate
Chamber; lunch will be served on The 3rd Floor Terrace of the Legisla-
tive Office Building, followed by a tour of the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, These Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students
represent the best of developed potential inherent in our most precious
resource, our youth; their achievements have brought enduring honor to
their families and communities and should be recognized and saluted; and
WHEREAS, The Valedictorians who are being commended today for their
outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include:
Matthew Armstrong, Katherine Goss, Gabriella Rollo, Joshua Barnhart,
Erika Bowring, Tobey Kass, Aaron Schmitt, Kimberly Dildine, Lindsay
McGraw, Katherine Heinle, Maggi Calo, Erin Filupeit, Kelly Chu, Erica
Concors, Charlton Tsai, Tyler Barringer, Lindsay Buzzelli, Collin
Dimler, Samantha Molinari, Angela Perazone, Katharine Greco, Melia Wake-
man, Cody Stinson, Robin Ward, Rachel Voorhees, Rebecca Corcillo, Heidi
Furman, Erica Restaino, Elisabeth Ogden, and Jace Vansteenburg; and
WHEREAS, The Salutatorians who are being commended today for their
outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include:
Ashley Terry, Robert Meyerhoff, Justine Bishop, Justin Merrill, Chris-
tine Donnelly, Bilqees Rahman, Morgan Vegliante, Jessica Terrano,
Brianne Kravetsky, Sydney Goldstein, Nina Zheng, Katelynn Mauro, Matthew
O'Connor, Kaitlyn Fisher, Melanie Schmidt, Elena Schaef, Zachary Kondak,
Adam Hartell, Courtney Banks, Abigail Wallace, Alexa Abrams, Cassandra
Gascon, Madie Decker, Linda Crandall, Shawn Bailey, Jeff Yeung, Olivia
Rehm, Teresitta Velez, Matthew Cucciarre, and Angelina Baker; and
WHEREAS, The Honored Students who are being commended today and who
have been selected by their school leadership for outstanding school or
community service include: Tyler Wood, Anna Padovani, Brian Hazen, Luis
Arango, Nicole Freeman, Leanne Nydam, Todd Wainman, Amanda Bertholf,
Robert Johaneman, McKenzee Greene, Hannah Rodriguez, Zachary Doyle,
Jenna Tocco, Andrea Griebel, Kyle Ciaravino, Adam Blank, Olivia Lee,
Annie LeCompte-Maynard; and
WHEREAS, These Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students may
now stand with pride as they assess their achievements, experience the
satisfaction of their labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager
to face the new experiences of a challenging world; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students of the
42nd Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplish-
ments at a celebration to be held at the State Capitol on June 6, 2012;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforementioned Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored
Students.